The West Bengal government has just rolled out a new welfare scheme called 'Annapurna Yojana', This initiative will provide eligible women in the state with a monthly financial aid of Rs 3,000, which will be deposited directly into their bank accounts.
Offering Rs Rs 3,000 monthly to women aged 25-60, excluding those drawing any government salary or pension, or paying income tax, the Annapurna Yojana will be effective from June 1, 2026, according to a notification issued by the West Bengal government's Finance Department on May 19, 2026.
